Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 May to September

Box Offi ce: 01843 292795 theatreroyalmargate.com margatewintergardens.co.uk T T T Thursday 5 May 7.30pm Friday 6 May – 2pm Saturday 7 May – 7.30pm Alex Bradley & Bill Leslie

Welcome to our latest theatres’ brochure Surtitle Tammy Needs You The All-Star with Sophia Farinella & Richie Smith. Stand-Up Tour 2016 Image: Bill Leslie Welcome to our latest theatres’ brochure The Theatre Royal has something for all ages. You know how much we like our comedy in Margate. Summer loving had me a blast (sorry we couldn’t help Tammy WhyNot is back with another free workshop Of course the big names love playing here – Bill Bailey, ourselves). Welcome to the new summer brochure for and show for adventurous seniors, whilst children Sean Hughes, Jeremy Hardy, Russell Howard, Joe Margate Theatres and what a treat we have in store can expect a treat from Monstersaurus, Aliens Love Pasquale, Mark Watson, and the brilliant Grumpy Old this season! Underpants, Pitschi the Kitten with Dreams and Women – Fifty Shades of Beige – what a great line-up! Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs. Older kids But check out our Edinburgh Festival Previews too and That cheesy welcome needs an explanation! will love Daniel Bye’s new show Error 404 too. see the big names of tomorrow, today. Let’s not forget This July we’ll be whisking you back to Rydell the big names of yesterday either. Two wonderful High in the 1950’s with the hit musical Grease. Traditional drama lovers will be delighted to see the shows focussing on the lives and loves of Kenneth Dressing up as your favourite character is not return of London Classic Theatre (last here with their Williams and Norman Wisdom complete the stellar mandatory but is actively encouraged. This won’t sensational “Waiting for Godot”), this time with Pinter’s comedy line-up. be our only popular musical hit this season, in early The Birthday Party. As part of the Shakespeare 400 May we have the multi-award winning M.O.S. with celebrations, the bard is back on the beach with All’s The high point of the summer has to be our Roundabout the hilarious Legally Blonde. Well That Ends Well and in the Theatre Royal with Festival – here for its third year in Margate and more Shakespeare Untold, then in October with the i rst all- thrilling than ever. Three new plays from Paines Plough What is a surtitle? It’s like a subtitle. It adds information Tammy WhyNot is a 65 year-old trailer-trash Presenting four heavyweight comics in the biggest Music dictates the offerings at the Winter Gardens black production of Hamlet. will be joined by a range of events and shows for all like “Paris, 1912”, or, “27 years later” or describes blonde and famous country-western singer turned comedy tour of the year. Featuring double Sony Award this summer, whether that be quality tribute acts or tastes and ages. Look out for the Roundabout brochure what the actors are saying for the hard of hearing. contemporary performance artist. She’s currently winner and star of ‘Mock The Week’ Gary Delaney, top named artists. We’re especially pleased to welcome And there’s no better time to try something new. Local or check out the website for details. That’s not really what this is. So here we are. A man, researching for her big project What Tammy comedy trickster and star of BBC 1’s ‘The Magicians’ the UK’s freshest and most exciting live act Cati sh company Accidental Collective will be in residence in a cheerleader and someone else. The people outside Needs To Know About Getting Old And Having Sex, Pete Firman, Kiwi compere Jarred Christmas and and the Bottlemen who recently picked up a 2016 September to bring us their new show Here’s Hoping, The sun may be shining but the real fun is in the snow. Me, writing this. Different times and (Here on 12 May - book now!) and wants to talk unbeaten legend, Never Mind The Buzzcocks team BRIT nomination as UK’s Best breakthrough act. Bristol based artist Alex Bradley will be here twice with happening indoors at Margate’s Theatre Royal his interconnected shows Surtitle and then Come as and Winter Gardens. places existing together. Turning slowly into the future. to Margate’s over-50s to hear their thoughts on captain and one of Channel 4’s ‘100 Greatest Stand- If music is not your thing, then we’ve got that covered Instructing, reframing and challenging the action on desire and intimacy in later life. Ups in the World’ Sean Hughes. You Are in Turner Contemporary. Last year’s Edinburgh Paul Palmer too. This July sees the return of Play Margate one of stage, Surtitle’s projected text involves the audience Festival hit Labels is simply unmissable, whilst On Entertainments and Facilities Manager Come and chat with Tammy at the Theatre Royal. “Master of satire and invention” the UK’s biggest gaming festivals which incorporates in a densely woven series of stories. the Run’s new show about eating disorders Tell me Tea, biscuits and juicy conversation will be provided. The Standard on Sean Hughes consoles and arcade machines from the 80’s to today. Pam Hardiman Anything comes direct from this year’s Festival. See page 22 for details a free, live, public version of Maximum capacity per workshop is 30, so advanced Programme Manager “Funnier than most comedians and more magical than Surtitle - Come as You Are. booking advised. Dumbledore on a good day” Time Out on Pete Firman Running time: 40 minutes ( no interval) Running Time: 3 hours Running Time: 1 hour 45 mins ( inc interval) Ages: 15+ Ages: 50+ Ages: 16+ Tickets: Pay What You Decide Tickets: Free but please call the Box Ofi ce Tickets: £18.50 Supported by Lancaster Arts and Arts Council England to reserve your place

2 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofi ce: 01843 292795 3 W T T T Wednesday 11 – Saturday 14 May – 7.30pm, Saturday 14 May – 3pm Matinee Thursday 12 May – 7.30pm Friday 13 & Saturday 14 May – 7.30pm Sunday 15 May – 2pm Margate Operatic Society MOS Ambreen Razia with Black Theatre Live Big Wooden Horse presents What Tammy Needs to Know The Diary of * about Getting Old and Having Sex a Hounslow Girl Lois Weaver as Tammy Whynot * Image: Talula Sheppard

Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by storm in Cast Members: Directed by Stuart Clements, who also plays the role Tammy WhyNot, former famous country-western singer A comic story of dreams, aspirations and coming of Monty found a book ‘Inventions – Very Rare – Create this fun, upbeat story of self-discovery. Georgia Rowland-Elliott leads the cast as Elle Woods. of Professor Callahan. turned lesbian performance artist, is on a mission to ask age. The Diary of a Hounslow Girl is told through the yourself a monster friend, BUT ONLY IF YOU DARE!’ all the difi cult questions, talk to those who really know eyes of a 16 year old British Muslim Girl growing up A fabulously fun international award-winning musical Stephen Porter as Emmet Forrest, the law student who Donna Clements is assistant director, Follow the young inventor as he creates a whole and i nd out the truth about sex, and all its associations, in West London. From traditional Pakistani weddings based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde. takes Elle under his wing. with Phil Hughes as Musical Director. world of wacky inventions and incredible monsters, The musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods at midlife and beyond. Part performance, part chat show, to i ghts on the night bus this funny, bold, provocative but now he has made them all how is he going to get Karen Martin as Paulette, the brash and funny owner of Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in the part comeback concert tour, What Tammy Needs to Know play highlights the challenges of being brought up as a rid of them?! This energetic show full of thrills, spills, Hair Affair, who befriends Elle. and Neil Benjamin - Book by Heather Hach pursuit of her dreams. About Getting Old and Having Sex was developed in young Muslim woman alongside the temptations and magic and mayhem will delight the whole family – with Ali e Murray as Warner Huntington III, Elle’s wealthy Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the collaboration with a growing community of international inl uences growing up in London. LEGALLY BLONDE The Musical will take you from the original music and plenty of audience participation! ex-boyfriend. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture. seniors; from New York, Croatia, Poland, Tasmania and sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway’s Running Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (no interval) This brand new show from the creators of Aliens This amateur production is presented by arrangement across the UK. Supported by a group of local seniors – her brightest new heroine (and of course, her Chihuahua, Molly Knight as Vivienne Kensington, an overachieving Ages: 14+ Love Underpants ( which is coming to Margate on with JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of fabulous WhyNets - Tammy invites you to quit worrying Bruiser), Elle Woods appears to have it all. law student, who feels threatened by Elle’s presence at Tickets: £10, Schools £8 2 & 3 August) is monsterously good! why, and start thinking… Why Not? Harvard. MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK Her life is turned upside-down when her boyfriend Running Time: 50 minutes (no interval) Running Time: 2 hours (inc. interval) Running Time: 70 minutes (no interval) dumps her, but Elle quickly realises her potential and Also features: Sophie Williams, Gia Hughes, Shauna Ages: 3+ Ages: All Ages: 16+ sets out to prove herself to the world. McCarthy, Guy Underwood and Hollie Harris. Tickets: £6, Family of 4 £20 Tickets: £14 (£16 on the door), Concessions £12 Tickets: Pay What You Decide. (£14 on the door), Friends - Buy 2, get 1 free. Please call 01843 292795 * A Local Production 4 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofi ce: 01843 292795 5 T T W Wednesday 18 May – 7.30pm Thursday 19 May – 7.30pm Friday 20 May – 7.30pm (7pm Doors) Worklight Theatre Jeremy Hardy Labels Catish and the Bottlemen – The Ride By Joe Sellman-Leava

Jeremy Hardy begins his 4th decade Image: Ben Borley Worklight Theatre’s multi-award The band’s eagerly anticipated second Over the Atlantic they also didn’t as a stand-up. That’s a more dramatic winning show is a funny, moving and album, ‘The Ride’, is released May 27th stop. Touring consistently, they were way of saying he started 32 years ago honest story about mixed heritage and on Island Records. announced as the number 1 new artist and, without a lottery win, probably immigration. The most exciting new guitar band to in America by Billboard Magazine and has at least another 32 years to go. Last Charting a childhood in 90’s Devon, burst through in the UK is Catish and the single ‘Kathleen’, becoming a irm year, the tenth series of Jeremy Hardy shifting political landscapes and global the Bottlemen. Their debut album, favourite at alternative radio. A huge Speaks to the Nation was broadcast on refugee crisis, the show uses comedy, ’The Balcony’, written by charismatic summer of USA festivals is guaranteed. Radio 4. He is also well known for his storytelling and spoken word. front man Van McCann, is heading Now the UK’s freshest and most appearances on The News Quiz and I’m exciting live act, they recently sold Expect paper planes, racist romances for Platinum status in the UK, with all Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. out this July’s Manchester’s 8,000 and lots of sticky labels! of their singles getting back to back However, Jeremy isn’t only on the radio. playlists and heavily rotated plays at capacity Castleield Bowl in 6 minutes Using humour and honesty, Labels He is on the road all year round and National Radio. of going on sale. offers a human story from multicultural has never stopped doing live shows Having recently picked up a 2016 BRIT Britain, and is touring the UK after an Catish and the Bottlemen were since 1984. After briely hibernating nomination as UK’s Best breakthrough award-winning Australian tour and awarded Best Newcomer at the 2014 in the winter, he’s back out on the road act... 2016 looks to be the year Catish London run. BBC Music Awards, and went on in 2016. to feature prominently at many UK and the Bottlemen take over. “Powerful, important and funny” “In an ideal world, Jeremy Hardy Festivals throughout the summer of Ages: 8+. This is a standing event. Emma Thompson would be extremely famous, but an 2015, then capping a whirlwind year Under 16’s must be accompanied ideal world would leave him without “Terriic and really thoughtful” with an extensive UK tour in November by a ticket holding adult. most of his best material.” The Guardian Lyn Gardner, The Guardian which sold out, over 40,000 tickets in Tickets: £17.50 Running Time: Running Time: 1 hour (no interval) under 10 minutes. (maximum 4 tickets per person) 1 hour 50 mins (inc interval) Ages: 12+ * Booking fee £2 per ticket in Ages: 15+ Tickets: £12, Concessions £10, person/phone, £3 per ticket online Tickets: £14, Restricted View £12, Friends £8 Unwaged* £5 This show is performed to a small * available to personal callers only capacity audience seated on the – proof of entitlement must Theatre Royal stage be shown. Join us after the show for Theatre Club – see page 43

6 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofice: 01843 292795 7 T W W T Saturday 21 May – 7.30pm Sunday 22 May – 7.30pm Wednesday 25 May – 2.30pm Thursday 26 May – 7.30pm Shakespeare’s Globe and Seabright Productions present Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers Pasha Kovalev – It’s All About You The Good Old Days * Shakespeare Untold A Gordon and Joy Clarkson Production By Harper Ray and Adam Sibbald. with special guests Wadaiko Tokara Based on the plays of William Shakespeare

Pasha arrived in the UK in 2011 as A special guest appearance, direct The stories you know from the characters one of the professionals on STRICTLY from London, of Derek Tobias as ‘Your you don’t. This family-friendly double bill COME DANCING. Worthy Chairman’ introducing a comes from London’s world-renowned venue, His i rst celebrity partner was Chelsee talented bill of Artistes. “All Engaged at Shakespeare’s Globe. Healey and they became the nation’s H’Normous Expense” in their own acts In Romeo Untold, the story of Shakespeare’s favourites when they were runners and beautifully costumed production star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet is retold up to the coveted title. In 2012 he medleys, ensures a great afternoon of through the eyes of the Capulet Ball’s party danced with Girls Aloud star Kimberley nostalgia at it’s best! planner. Titus Untold retells Shakespeare’s Walsh and was once again a runner up. Running Time: goriest tragedy, Titus Andronicus, as seen from In 2013 Pasha danced with Countdown 2 hours and 20 mins (inc interval) the kitchen of Titus’s piemaker. presenter Rachel Riley before i nally Ages: All These shows premiered to great critical and winning the trophy in 2014 with Tickets: £12 popular acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe, and television presenter Caroline Flack. Gordon Clarkson Productions are now touring internationally. Rediscover Two mighty forces combine in a The musical fusion of these two After the huge success of his ‘Life Gordon and Joy Clarkson bring a series Multi-Buy Tickets: 2 for £11 per show, two Shakespearean classics together in just i rst-time earth-shaking taiko concert contrasting & complementary groups Through Dance’ tour he will be joined of four entirely different shows to the 3 for £10 per show or buy tickets for all two hours including an interval. tour, as Mugenkyo and Tokara celebrate will shake the foundations and thrill Winter Gardens this year under the again by his spectacular dancers in an four shows at £9 per show. “When The Globe set out to make Untold, the 20th anniversary of their meeting the senses, in an explosive coming collective title of “Gordon Clarkson’s evening of dance, chat, fun and stunning Please call the Box Ofi ce on 01843 it had two main aims: to introduce young at the First European Taiko Festival. together of pure taiko energy… Marvellous Matinee Medley 2016” costumes. 292795 for these offers. audiences to Shakespeare, and create good Mugenkyo are the UK’s most successful Hold on to your seats! ‘THE GOOD OLD DAYS’ OLD TIME This brand new production features * A Local Production shows in their own right. They’ve achieved touring taiko group, renowned for their “Just when you think it could not breathtaking choreography, sensational MUSIC HALL SHOW. both.” The Scotsman high-octane energy, contemporary look get any more powerful, it doubles Pasha Kovalev – Winner of Strictly music and amazing costumes leaving Featuring song, dance, and comedy in “Highly commendable performances which & sound, and gritty passionate style. in intensity. This show is not one to Come Dancing 2014 tours once the audience supercharged with the setting of a Victorian Music Hall! entertain, educate and indeed inspire Japan-based Wadaiko Tokara thunder be missed.”  again with his brand new show positive energy and emotion. enthralled audiences.”  The Stage into the UK with a reputation of speed, Edinburgh Evening News – ‘It’s All About You’. Running Time: Running Time: 2 hours (including interval) precision and mesmerising martial Running Time: 2 hours (inc. interval) With his slick moves, calm demeanor, 2 hours 10 minutes (inc. interval) Ages: 5+ power, with leader Art Lee winning Ages: All and brooding good looks Pasha has Ages: All Tickets: £15, Concessions £13, prestigious awards for his electrifying Tickets: £20, Concessions £18, become a sensation as a popular dancer. Tickets: £23, 2nd tier £21.50, Child £15 Friends £12, Schools £8 Odaiko (big drum) performance. Friends £16, Restricted view £15, Family of 4 £60

8 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofi ce: 01843 292795 9 W T W T Friday 27 May – 7.30pm Saturday 28 May – 7.30pm Saturday 28 May – 7.30pm Monday 30 May – 2pm Mad About The Musicals Swansea City Opera Presents Komedia Starring Gareth Gates and Michael Courtney La Bohème One Night of Queen Pitschi, The Kitten with Dreams Puccini’s much-loved opera, sung in English Performed by Gary Mullen and The Works In support of local Charity Cats in Crisis. Image: Guy Harrop Taking you on a whistle stop tour from We are delighted to welcome the In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s “Stars the heart of London’s theatre land to the critically acclaimed Swansea City in Their Eyes” Live Grand Final, with the glitz of Broadway, MAD ABOUT THE Opera, who are setting their production largest number of votes ever received in MUSICALS is back, celebrating the very of La Bohème in war torn1940’s Paris. the show’s history. The record of 864,838 best songs from the shows we all know Sung in English and accompanied votes was more than twice that of the and love! by chamber orchestra, don’t miss runner-up. Gary began touring on his own With a host of your favourite numbers this opportunity to hear Puccini’s and in 2002 formed a band ‘The Works’, to from Rodgers & Hammerstein, Kander shimmering concoction of soaring vocal pay tribute to rock legends Queen. & Ebb, Andrew Lloyd Webber and many lines and lush orchestral melodies. Since May 2002, ‘Gary Mullen and the more, the talented cast, including Gareth Join us for a FREE pre-performance Works’ have performed throughout the Gates and Michael Courtney, will evoke talk about the opera and production UK, USA, Europe, South Africa and New the true spirit of the stage, to bring you at 6.15pm, given by the Artistic Zealand to sell-out audiences. The outi t the very best show in town! Director of Swansea City Opera, have also twice rocked the prestigious From the poignant ‘All I Ask Of You’ to It’s Christmas Eve in Paris. A young Brendan Wheatley. BBC Proms in the Park, in front of a very Pitschi doesn’t care for the rough and Cats in Crisis is an entirely voluntary poet, an artist and a philosopher are enthusiastic crowd of 40,000. tumble and mischievous fun of kitten organisation that takes in the neglected the dramatic ‘One Day More’, you Running Time: 2 hours 15 minutes celebrating in their l at. Then comes play, but instead dreams of being and abandoned cats of Thanet and does can sit back and enjoy two hours of (including interval) One Night of Queen is a spectacular a knock at the door, a lost key and an something else – a chicken, perhaps, a lot of welfare work, including offering unforgettable London and New York Ages: All live concert, recreating the look, sound, accidental touch of cold hands in the or a goat, or a rabbit… for after all, neutering at reduced rates. favourites. Tickets: £25, pomp and showmanship of arguably the dark, and so begins one of the greatest anything is better than being a cat! Hailed as ‘OUTSTANDING!’ by the Stage Concessions £20, Friends £15 greatest rock band of all time. This show Cats in Crisis rely totally on donations romances of all opera. will ROCK you! This original production uses a rich and you can be assured that every and ‘THE BEST SHOW OF ITS KIND’ by Would you like to be part of our chorus? Encore Magazine, this is one dei nitely From the irrepressible joy of their Running Time: 2 hours (inc. interval) mix of story-telling, physical theatre, penny you donate goes back into the We’re looking for a mixed community not to miss! burgeoning love affair through to Ages: All music and song to tell the story of a care of cats. the unbearable heartbreak at their chorus of experienced local singers for kitten that learns to be happy by being Running Time: Tickets: £19, Running Time: 45 minutes (no interval) separation by death, only the stoniest the Act 2 Cafe Momus scene and the exactly what she is. 2 hours 10 minutes (plus interval) Concessions £18, Ages: 2-7 (suitable for babies) of hearts could fail to be moved by City Gates scene in Act 3. Get in touch Ages: All Friends £17, Child £14 “45 minutes of pure magic for young Tickets: £6, Family of 4 £20. Children this timeless story – whether you’re and join in the fun. Tickets: £22, children” Fringe Review under 2 do not need a ticket, provided watching for the i rst or the 31st time. Email [email protected]. Restricted View £21, Friends £20, “A heart warming show” The Stage they sit on a ticket paying adult’s lap. Concessions £21 Children over 2 pay normal prices.

10 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofi ce: 01843 292795 11 T W T T T Thursday 2 June – 2pm Thursday 2 – Saturday 4 June – various times Saturday 4 June – 9am-4pm Wednesday 8 & Thursday 9 June – 7.30pm Friday 10 June – 7.30pm ARC Stockton present a Polka Theatre production Thanet Stage School Performing Arts Inspirations Inclusive Theatre London Classic Theatre Error 404 Children’s Showtime 2016 Peter Pan Auditions Alice in Wonderland The Birthday Party By Daniel Bye – 40th Anniversary By Harold Pinter - Directed by Michael Cabot

The group originally performed this The arrival of two enigmatic strangers at the Theatre Royal Margate in seems to offer a welcome distraction 2010, and then again at the Turner from their mundane existence. Contemporary Gallery in 2012 as But when an impromptu, seemingly part of Kent County Councils ‘Kent innocent birthday party abruptly turns Youth Arts Festival’, to a packed into a deadly game of cat and mouse, audience. This year the group have there are horrifying repercussions. added further scenes, expanding new By turns, cryptic thriller and macabre opportunities for an even broader cast. comedy, The Birthday Party was Harold The group is totally ‘Inclusive’, bringing Pinter’s irst major work and is among together participants from across the the most unusual and absorbing of his local community, with and without plays. London Classic Theatre presents disabilities, celebrating their amazing the irst signiicant touring revival of Look again at everything you thought you knew. Thanet Stage School of Performing Arts is celebrating Wicked Productions, the Producers behind last diversity and known as ‘Multi-abled’. the twenty-irst century, promising to There’s a boy. No more than ten years old. You know its 40th year with a spectacular 40th Anniversary Show year’s spectacular production of ‘Aladdin’, are back The story is energetic, with signing bring this ground-breaking classic to someone just like him – except that his best friend is featuring over 100 local talented children. This year this Christmas and are looking for local talent to used throughout the workshops and fresh and exhilarating life. a robot. Don’t hold that against him, though. He lost his there will be a mix of classic and modern musicals. support the professional cast in this year’s high lying performances, enabling deaf and London Classic Theatre return to best friend in a terrible accident and when his mum brings production of ‘Peter Pan’. If you enjoy West End style costumes with “glitz and hearing children to work together. Margate following their visit here in home an unusual parcel, things start getting weirder glamour” then you are guaranteed a great nights For casting details and requirements please see Lewis Carroll’s poems are set to original November 2015 with Beckett’s classic and weirder. Join him on a roller coaster of laughter, tears, entertainment, in a show suitable for all ages. our website. music, and played by local musicians. “Waiting for Godot” music and games – you might even change the ending. Running Time: Approx. 2 hours 45 minutes 9am – 12 noon - Lost Boys (aged 5 – 12) Come dressed as your favourite Funny, engaging and unusual, Error 404 asks you to look Running Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Ages: All 12.30pm – 2pm - Indians (aged 14 – 17) character from the story and join us (including interval) again at everything you thought you knew. “There’s a gentleman living here. He’s Tickets: £13, Concessions £11.50, 2pm – 3pm - John & Michael (aged 6 – 9 & 9 – 12) in Wonderland! Ages: 14+ Running Time: 1 hour (no interval) got a birthday today, and he’s forgotten No Concessions for Saturday performance 3pm – 4pm – Wendy (aged 18+) Running Time: Tickets: £16, Concessions £14, Ages: 8+ all about it. So we’re going to remind To register your interest in auditioning please Approx. 90 minutes (including interval) Friends £12, Schools £10 Tickets: £10, Concessions £8 him. We’re going to give him a party.” message our Facebook page “Margate Panto” with Ages: All Join us after the show for This show is performed to a small capacity A shabby boarding house in a small you or your child’s name, age and the part you, or they, Tickets: £6, Concessions £4 Theatre Club – see page 43 English seaside town. An elderly couple audience seated on the Theatre Royal stage want to audition for. take care of a solitary guest, who rarely ventures out. 12 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofice: 01843 292795 13 T T T T Saturday 11 June – 7.30pm Tuesday 14 June – 7.30pm Thursday 16 June – 7.30pm Friday 17 June – 7.30pm James Seabright presents Superbolt Theatre’s production Saltmine Theatre Ballet Theatre UK

Dinosaur Park (The Jurassic Parody) John Newton – Amazing Grace Mark Watson – I’m Not Here Pinocchio

Join Ballet Theatre UK as we tell the tale of a wooden puppet carved from pine with but only one wish…to become a real boy. Follow Pinocchio, the cheeky marionette puppet with an unruly nose, on his epic quest as he overcomes obstacles, faces consequences and even ends up in the belly of a whale yet proves to all that dreams really do come true. Pinocchio, joined with iconic characters such as Geppetto, The Blue Fairy This award-winning, laugh-out-loud Direct from a sell-out London season, Press-ganged into the navy at nineteen, This is a powerfully moving story of Mark Watson (multi-award-winning But with an enormous number of jokes, and Jiminy Cricket, will take you on a spin on Spielberg’s classic Jurassic Park and an oficial sell-out status at logged for desertion miles away from slavery, freedom and the remarkable star of numerous TV shows including luckily, as well as Watson’s customary heartfelt journey of discovery. is a theatrical celebration of cinematic Edinburgh Fringe 2015, the show tours the girl he loves, John Newton feels he power of love and grace to transform Dave’s Road to Rio, BBC’s We Need lailing, chaotic audience interactions Set to a stunning classical score this nostalgia. The perfect parody for those the UK for the irst time! has nothing to live for. Making his way a life. Answers, Live At The Apollo, Mock The and all sorts of other fun. original production will delight ballet waiting anxiously for the next ilm, into the harsh world of the eighteenth Week and Have I Got News For You, “Will make you chuckle your human- Amazing Grace! In short: if you like comedy, but you audiences and families alike and and an enjoyable entertainment for century transatlantic slave trade, he and his own cult Radio 4 series Mark hide off. A brilliantly nutty and nostalgic How sweet the sound don’t come and see this, you’re acting promises to carve a new love for everyone else! Welcome to the unlikely climbs up through the ranks to slave Watson Makes The World Substantially affair.”  Time Out That saved a wretch like me! very oddly. Pinocchio through the magic of setting of Lyme Regis Community ship captain. He is a man without Better and Mark Watson Talks A Bit “Spielberg should be amused and I once was lost, but now am found “Terrifyingly funny” The Times classical dance. Centre, where the Park Family embark hope, making enemies of all he meets. About Life) returns with the follow-up touched by what this young trio Was blind, but now I see! on a journey to a misty past. When Then one stormy night, with his ship show to his highly celebrated and “Belly laugh brilliant…the audience was Running Time: have produced… both irreverent and Running Time: things go wrong, family feuds are going down, he faces certain death…. successful ‘Flaws’. A seemingly minor weeping with laughter” Time Out 2 hours (including interval) reverent.” The Times 2 hours (including interval) Ages: All faced with the rapturous roar of DIY and nothing is the same again. problem at an airport is the starting “Mark Watson is a Prodigy” Ages: 12+ Tickets: £16, Concessions £14, dinosaurs. Superbolt Theatre’s ive-star Running Time: point for a spiralling examination of The Guardian Tickets: £12, Concessions £10, production is an epic adventure of 1 hour 20 minutes (plus interval) identity in the digital age and search for Friends £12, Restricted View £10, Ages 12-16 £10 Running Time: show-stopping, spine-tingling theatrics Ages: 10+ meaning in our lives. Schools £8 1 hour 30 mins ( plus interval) and megalithic mayhem. Tickets: £15, Ages: 14+ Concessions £13, Friends £12 Tickets: £17 14 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofice: 01843 292795 15 W T W T W Friday 17 June – 7.30pm Saturday 18 June – 7.30pm Saturday 18 June – 3.45pm Friday 24 June - 7.30pm Saturday 25 June- 7.30pm The Astor Big Band Really Live Music presents John Gordillo & Elliot Steel Pop-Up Bowie More Miller Magic Margate Rock & Blues 2016 Edinburgh Festival Previews Mr Wonderful Dance

“Resolutely acute, relentlessly smart comedy with political hues. A grown up observational comic and all round bright spark” The Independent Following impressive performances and wowing audiences at The Latitude, V and Reading festivals in 2013, Elliot Steel is the new must-see comic name to watch out for. Elliot’s hilarious and honest routines are gritty real-life tales of growing up on a South London council estate – all delivered in his refreshingly Paul Antony as the award winning, ‘Pop-Up Bowie’ The Astor Big Band and singers present a host of Headlining are BUZZCOCKS, one of the most It’s that time of year again when the individual style. An evening combining the best Running Time: 3 hours 30 mins performs the greatest hits of David Bowie, from every Glenn Miller No 1 Hits including In the Mood, Tuxedo important and inluential bands ever. UK’s inest comedy talent tries out new ballroom and Latin dance music with Ages: 14+ Catch him now before the stadium tour. era of Bowie’s career from the seventies through to the Junction, At Last, plus the hits of Frank Sinatra, Bing material before heading up to the presentation skills to ensure that Tickets: £8.50, Friends £8, Joining them will be veteran Blues guitar hero, STAN “One to watch” The Independent nineties and beyond. Paul’s vocal and visual likeness Crosby and the Andrew Sisters alongside Songs from WEBB’S CHICKEN SHACK, with bourbon-soaked the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. whatever standard of dancer you are, Door Price £10 This show is performed to a small to David is remarkable. He performs his show solo, or musicals such as West Side Story , Les Miserables, Gypsy Blues from THE URBAN VOODOO MACHINE. John Gordillo is a Perrier Award- whether you are with a partner, with backed by fantastic pro musicians to provide a pulsating Copacabana and many more- all in the unmistakable capacity audience seated on the a group of friends or simply on your Joining as special guests are, THE SLAMBOVIAN nominated English director and night of pure and authentic Bowie! In 2013 Paul Glenn Miller Style. Theatre Royal stage. own, you will have a thoroughly CIRCUS OF DREAMS, whose music has sometimes comedian who has directed shows Antony won National Tributes award as the UK number Running Time: 2 Hours (inc interval) enjoyable time. Running Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval) been described as “Hillbilly Pink Floyd”. by the Comedian Eddie Izzard and was 1 tribute and he appeared in the 2013 Hollywood Ages: All the host and co-creator of The RDA Ages: 16+ www.mrwonderfuldancing.com STONE FOUNDATION will close the show. Blockbuster ilm ‘Rush’. Tickets: £18.50, Concessions £16.50, Friends £14.50 (Recommended Daily Allowance). Tickets: £10 Their electric live energy has won them the “Pop-Up Bowie had us spellbound” All the Astor Big Band proits plus a bucket collection adoration of The Specials! Winner of the Best Show at the 2016 Lucy Johnston, Daily Express at this performance go to the Royal British Legion. Leicester Comedy Festival, John Real ales and food will be available. Running Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (plus interval) previews his new 2016 Edinburgh Ages: 12+ Running Time: 8 hours including intervals Festival show LOVE, CAPITALISM x. Tickets: 1st Tier £20, 2nd Tier £18, Ages: All Friends £1.50 off ticket, Group of 4 £1 off per person Tickets: Early Bird £25.50 (Available until 15 April), Standard £27.50, On the door £30 16 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofice: 01843 292795 17 W T T T W Tuesday 28 June – 8pm (doors at 7.15pm) Wednesday 29 June – 7.30pm Thursday 30 June – 7.30pm Saturday 2 July – 7.30pm Saturday 2 July – 8pm

Bill Bailey Dr John James Freedman: Fabric Club Tropicana – Limboland Cooper Clarke Man of Steal A new play by Abi Zakarian And special guests SATURDAY 2nd JULY Leah is sorting through all the stuff that has accumulated in her spare room: clothes she doesn’t wear, books she doesn’t read, things she doesn’t need. Constantly reliving events in her past; she desperately tries to unpick just wher it all wentwrong and who is really to blame. CLUB A raw, poignant, and unl inching look at the unravelling of one woman’s life, FABRIC questions the shifting roles and expectations of women in today’s society TROPICANA and asks how, if ever, they can be fuli lled. Directed by Tom O’Brien The gap between how we imagine our lives to be and John Cooper Clarke shot to prominence in the 1970s Persuader. Showman. Thief. Freedman will steal a Club Tropicana is Thanet’s new and biggest summer Set & Costume Design by Alyson Cummins how they really are is the subject of Bill’s new show as the original ‘people’s poet’. whole lot more than you might expect. One member of party. Playing classic party hits from the 80s, 90s and Produced by Robin Rayner in association LIMBOLAND. With his trademark intelligence and Since then his career has spanned cultures, audiences, the audience will lose the most valuable thing possible– 00s. Get your Hawaiian shirts and your sunglasses out. with The Marlowe Theatre Canterbury sharp wit, he tells tales of i nding himself in this halfway art forms and continents. it could be you! Funny and fast-i ngered, his unique and DRESS UP IN YOUR BEST BEACH FANCY DRESS. place. From his countless global travels, he recounts the extraordinary show exposes how the bad guys really This brand new play was developed by Today, JCC is as relevant and vibrant as ever, and his We want to see pirates, mermaids, hula girls and Barbie hilarious saga of a disastrous family trip to Norway to work, sharing a life-time spent studying hustlers, street TREMers and stars Nancy Sullivan, whose inl uence just as visible on today’s pop culture. Aside girls. If you want to dress up like a i sh, then that’s ok see the Northern Lights. He rails against a world that criminals and con-men. Hailed a genius in his i eld by performance in The Rise And Fall Of from his trademark ‘look’, his poetry is now included on too! The weirder the better!!! doesn’t match up to our expectations and contemplates Derren Brown, stealth-crime expert James Freedman Little Voice at both the West Yorkshire national curriculum syllabus and his effect on modern the true nature of happiness. And no Bill Bailey show is the only man to have picked the pockets of the Mayor Playhouse and Birmingham Rep received “Get Ready for this” its “Saturday night” so “Spice music is huge. would be complete without music, so we have Bill’s of London, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the critical acclaim in 2015 (“Nancy Sullivan is up your life” and “Reach for the Stars” cos “Rhythm version of the protest song, a heart-rending country His latest show is a mix of classic verse, extraordinary Governor of the Bank of England. It’s no wonder that outstanding” The Stage) is a dancer” new material, hilarious ponderings on modern life, good and western ballad played on a Bible, and a fabulously his hands have been insured for £1 million. Running Time: 70 minutes (no interval) Work like a captain, party like a pirate. We hope to honest gags, riffs and chat - a chance to witness a living downbeat version of Happy Birthday. “It blew my mind” Dynamo Ages: 15+ SEA you soon. legend at the top of this game. Ages: All Running Time: 90 minutes (plus interval) Tickets: £12, Concessions £10 Running Time: 5 hours Running Time: : Approx. 2 hours Tickets: £25 Ages: 12+ Ages: 18+ Ages: 14+ * Latecomers will not be admitted Tickets: £15, Concessions £13 Tickets: £10 In Advance, Tickets: £19.50, Friends £18.50, Restricted View £17.50 £11 on the door 18 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofi ce: 01843 292795 19 T T W T Friday 8 July – 7.30pm Saturday 9 July – 7.30pm Sunday 10 July – 8pm (doors 7:30pm) Friday 15 July – 7.30pm Changeling Theatre James Seabright presents Ballet Central 2016 Shakespeare on the Beach Grumpy Old Women – Fifty Shades of Beige Think No Evil of Us: My Life With Kenneth Williams Written and performed by David Benson Ballet Central 2016 features a sparkling Helena follows… She Stoops to Perrier Award-winning comedian, Call 0161 212 1017 and quote the Following its Fringe First winning programme of ballet, neoclassical, Conquer is a hilarious comedy of writer and original star of Grumpy Old code: grumpy old women or email debut at the Edinburgh Festival in contemporary and narrative dance. manners taking place over the course Women Jenny Eclair will be joined by [email protected] to take 1996, ‘Think No Evil Of Us’ played in The company’s young and dynamic of one evening. Londoner Marlowe fellow recruits Susie Blake (Mrs Brown’s advantage of this offer. the West End. Now it returns for a dancers will showcase their talent is invited to nouveau rich country Boys BBC One, Coronation Street) Please note that this specially strictly limited twentieth anniversary with a diverse performance of newly squire Hardcastle’s house to meet his and actress and singer Kate Robbins discounted rate cannot be booked tour in an updated version. The show commissioned works and celebrated daughter Kate, with a view to marriage. (Where the Heart Is, Casualty). directly with the restaurant or continues to prove its enduring revivals. This family-friendly show When Marlowe meets Kate, he barely This jam-packed show includes… learning redeemed without pre-booking. popularity both with audiences who loved Kenneth Williams and those is ideal for dance enthusiasts as has the coni dence to look at her. the art of ‘Grumpy Grooming’, the joy of Reservations must be made with who know nothing of his work. well as those new to ballet. Don’t But having been fooled into thinking large pants, a free nagging master class, PizzaExpress central reservations at miss this opportunity to see these Hardcastle’s home is just an Inn and he beards for women, complimentary Anger the contact details provided. This offer This brilliantly performed semi- highly talented dancers launch their is the Innkeeper, Kate then decides to Management workshop, middle-aged cannot be used in conjunction with any autobiographical show also reveals professional careers. pretend to be the scullery maid to have drinking: the rules, how to customise other offer or discount scheme. how David’s unusual childhood led Changeling Theatre is staging two plays fun with Marlowe, who falls for it and an unwanted pole dancing kit and a to an extraordinary connection with “Ballet Central seems to be on an Running Time: 1 hour 40 minutes plus in a range of outdoor venues across wants to run away with her. mercifully brief Zumba demonstration. the Carry On star. upward trajectory, looking i ner all interval Kent this Summer. In the year that the time.” Dance Europe, July 2015 Running Time: Special meal offer with grumpy old Ages: 16+ “Unforgettable and inspirational marks 400 years since Shakespeare’s Ages: All 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval) women live tickets. Book tickets to see Tickets: Standard £25 theatre.” Independent on Sunday death, what better way to celebrate his Tickets: £14.50, Ages: All grumpy old women live and get 2 This classic one-man show unlocks the “Brilliant! A truly remarkable event.” remarkable legacy than coming to see Concessions £12, Friends £10 Tickets: £5 reserved deckchair. courses for £9.95 At pizza express. character of one of Britain’s best-loved Mail On Sunday Changeling on tour! and most-missed entertainers. In this Donation for unreserved area. “A masterpiece of comic timing.” All’s Well that Ends Well tells the tale thrilling and hilarious tour de force we Access by ticket only. London Evening Standard of two lovers, Helena and Bertram. see Kenneth Williams at his funniest Brought up together as the son and – and at his most badly behaved. Running Time: ward of a countess, Helen has an David Benson’s uncanny impersonation 1 hour 40 minutes (plus interval) unhealthy crush on Bert. He goes off, was also heard in the acclaimed BBC Ages: 14+ following his Dad’s death, to the Radio 4 series, ‘The Private World of Tickets: £14, Concessions £12, French court to i ght. Kenneth Williams’. Friends £10

20 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofi ce: 01843 292795 21 T T W Sunday 17 July 12 noon, 1.30pm, 3pm & 4.30pm Friday 22 July 7.30pm Saturday 23 10am - 6pm & Sunday 24 July 10am - 6pm Alex Bradley and Bill Leslie Maddy Anholt & Edd Hedges Play Expo Margate Come As You Are Edinburgh Festival Previews A participation project in Turner Contemporary

Image: Holly Bradley Cole In this brand new one-woman show, Shazza, talks Generation Rent, i tting in and additions to the Urban Dictionary.

“A 21st Century Bridget Jones…Catch The UK’s favourite Arcade, Indie & Retro video gaming expo is heading to Margate. her before she’s lost to TV”  Fans of gaming are in for a real treat! Chortle We will have hundreds of machines running classic and modern games – Sega’s, Edd Hedges Nintendo’s, Atari’s, Playstation’s, Commodore’s, Spectrum’s, Xbox’s, Amstrad’s, With an incredibly endearing stage Neo Geo’s, PC Engine’s – almost every games console you can think of will be at presence, Essex-boy, Edd Hedges, PLAY Margate. has a natural afi nity with an audience PC gamers don’t get left out either – the Replay LAN will feature classic networked and since winning So You Think games from the FPS, Realtime Strategy and Driving genres. We will also be featuring a You’re Funny in 2013 his career has huge video game arcade containing many classic arcade machines – but all set to free- skyrocketed. Machynlleth Festival Is there part of you that we never get Funded by Arts Council England and Maddy Anholt: Rent Girl play so no need for pockets full of coins. 2014 & 2015. So You Think You’re to see? That you never get to see? Is TDC and supported by Theatre Royal Indie game fans will be in for a treat as well at this show. Once again indie game Following a totally sold-out run with Funny WINNER.Montreal Just For there a facet that is never described, Margate and Turner Contemporary. developers will be bringing an eclectic selection of new and retro inspired modern the critically acclaimed, Diary of a Laughs 2014. Radio 4 Extra The put out into the world? Bradley & games which will also be playable at the show. If you think you are pretty hot at gaming Book your slot to participate, or come Dating Addict, at the Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Club.Taking the UK circuit Leslie are interested in how individuals you can prove it at PLAY Margate. Not only do we have one of the qualifying heats of the as you are and watch – that’s free too. 2015, Maddy Anholt is back with a by storm, Edd can also be seen perceive themselves. This piece brand new show, Rent Girl. Co-written UK Classic Gaming Championships at the show, but we will have all manner of quirky and Running time: 30 mins performing his unique style of will place participants at the centre well-loved tournaments for you to get your game on to. and directed by Hardeep Singh Kohli. ridiculous anecdotes in various of attention for a limited time to Ages: All Maddy, character comedienne comedy clubs such as The 99 Club, There are some great prizes to be won and all tournaments are free to enter. externalise their view of themselves, Tickets for participants: extraordinaire, comes to Margate Jongleurs, Komedia and the family- So whether you think you’re fantastic at FIFA, superb at Street Fighter, a hero or a part that is hidden, reserved or Free – please book your slot in advance. with her next comedy creation. friendly show, Comedy Club 4 Kids. at Halo or even King of Kong, PLAY Margate will be right up your street. even suppressed. Meet Shazza, the bastard child of “Edd Hedges is a joy to watch.” See you at PLAY Margate – because we do like to PLAY beside the Seaside! This playful set of ‘in the moment’ Persia and South LDN. Belle of Brixton. The Scotsman performances will feature live Princess of Peckham. Queen of Running Time: 10am-6pm both days surtitling, soundtrack and slowly Quitters. Dame of Dickheads. Running Time: Ages: All (under 5’s go free). turning performers, demonstrating Empress of Excess. Expect everything. 1 hour 40 minutes (plus interval) Tickets: Per Day - Adult £15, Child £9, Family £40. ways of recontextualising writer, Shazza is fast, fearless and funny. Ages: 14+ Weekend Pass – Adult £26, Child £16, £64 Family performer, audience & participant. Tickets: £10 **Booking Fees for this event are included in the ticket price** This show is performed to a small capacity audience seated on the Theatre Royal stage. 22 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofi ce: 01843 292795 23 W W T T Wednesday 27 July – 2.30pm Thursday 28 – Saturday 30 July – 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm) Friday 29 July 7.30pm Tuesday 2 August – 1.30pm & 3.30pm & Wednesday 3 August – 11am & 2pm Regency Productions Andy Zaltzman & Bilal Zafar Big Wooden Horse & Nick Brooke Limited proudly present the world premiere of Just For Laughs* Grease - The Musical * Edinburgh Festival Previews Aliens Love Underpants A Gordon and Joy Clarkson Production Based on the book by Claire Freedman & Ben Cort Adapted & directed by Adam Bampton-Smith

Gordon and Joy Clarkson bring a series of four entirely The No.1 Musical, GREASE, has got a new groove Newsnight (BBC Two), Sky News, Aliens love underpants You’ll laugh your PANTS off! different shows to the Winter Gardens this year under & comes to the Margate Winter Gardens this July. Daily Politics (BBC Two), CNN, Of every shape and size “An excellent show for the the collective title of – “Gordon Clarkson’s Marvellous The company that has produced acclaimed productions The Late and Live Guide to Comedy But there are no underpants in space entire family” Primary Times Matinee Medley 2016” (BBC2), The Politics Show (BBC1) So here’s a big surprise! such as FAME!, Footloose & The Sound of Music are “A close encounter of the most and BBC News. Don’t miss your chance Just For Laughs - the song and comedy sensation. BACK and have been hard at work bringing the world’s This zany and hilarious tale based entertaining kind!” Metro best love musical back to life. to see Andy preview his Edinburgh on the best-selling children’s book is Running Time: 2 hours and 20mins (inc interval) Running Time: 55 Minutes (no interval) Fringe show - Plan Z! wonderfully brought to life on stage for Ages: All It’s the original High-School musical, featuring all the Ages: 3+ “The best political comedian in the very i rst time. Tickets: £12 unforgettable songs from the hit movie including Tickets: £12.50, Schools £10, the business, Zaltzman lets loose Gordon Clarkson Productions Multi-Buy Tickets: You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, With stunning effects, madcap action, Groups 10+ £10 each a veritable torrent of jokes, facts, 2 for £11 per show, 3 for £10 per show or buy tickets Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Greased original music (and lots of aliens of observations, very short stories, silly for all four shows at £9 per show. Lightnin’ and many more. course!) this fantastically fresh and remarks and inspired asides… Zaltzman So dust off your leather jackets, pull on your poodle funny production will delight the Please call the Box Ofi ce on 01843 292795 is breathtakingly good.” Time Out skirts and take a trip down memory lane as Danny whole family. for these offers. Andy Zaltzman has i rmly established and Sandy fall in love all over again. Bilal Zafar is the 2016 winner of * A Local Production himself in the vanguard of British With cars live on stage, electrifying dance moves & the prestigious New Act of the year comedy with his unique brand of everyone’s best loved songs! (formerly Hackney Empire award) and political satire. He can currently be was also the runner up in the Leicester It’s the show that’ll make you want to stand up and seen touring his show Satirist For Hire Square Theatre New Comedian of the shout, ‘A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop A-wop-bam-boom!’ around the country, and at his monthly year competition. The East Londoner IT’S THE MOST ELECTRIFYIN’ EXTRAVAGANZA show at the Soho Theatre. Andy also has been described as a wry storyteller on stage! hosts and curates the sell-out show with an instantly amenable onstage Appearing for 3 nights only. Do not miss out! Political Animal, which he conceived demeanour. His impressive material and originally co-hosted alongside ranges from topical, satirical to mildly Ages: All John Oliver. Andy’s numerous and bizarre with plenty of inventive imagery. Tickets: £14, diverse TV appearances include Russell Concessions £13 “A relaxed, knowing, skilful performer’ Howard’s Good News (BBC Two), 8 Steve Bennett” Chortle * A Local Production Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4), Dave’s One Night Stand (Dave), Alternative Running Time: 2 hours (plus interval) Comedy Experience (Comedy Central), Ages: 16+ Tickets £10

This show is performed to a small capacity audience seated on the Theatre Royal stage. 24 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofi ce: 01843 292795 25 T W T Friday 5 August – 7.30pm Friday 5 – Sunday 7 August – times dependent on venue Wednesday 10 - Saturday 20 August Engine Shed & David Phillips Joseph Hodges Entertainments Wisdom of a Fool Margate Soul Festival 2016 Written and performed by Jack Lane

In this emotional rollercoaster one-man play Jack Lane takes you behind Norman Wisdom’s well-known character to reveal a tough and lonely childhood. After joining the Army he discovers a passion for comedy and begins to perfect an act that would go on to shape his unique style. But fame comes at a price. The Gump suit featured in the show was originally owned and worn by Norman and has been generously loaned to the production by his children, Nicolas and Norman Wisdom dominated British Jaqueline Wisdom. Three Incredible Days of Non-Stop Spread across multiple venues, Set your summer on i re with the world Running Time: i lm and theatre during the 1950s “Lane’s performance is truly incredible Music, More Than 50 DJs, 6 Major Live situated around the Harbour our première of this energetic disco musical 2 hours 15 minutes (including interval) playing to packed audiences across as he explores the facets of Wisdom Acts, 4 Stages and 7 Themed Venues. associate venues cater for a selection perfect for the whole family featuring Ages: All the country. For more than six decades and it would take a heart of stone not Margate Soul Festival is Kent’s of musical tastes each adding their own all of your favourite 1970’s hits Tickets: £12, Concessions £11, Norman’s warmth and boundless to be moved by the way his experiences signature soul music festival held in special atmosphere to create what is from artists such as – Gloria Gayner, Family of 4 £42, Groups of 10 £10 each. energy won the hearts of millions. are portrayed.” British Theatre Guide and around the picturesque Margate being hailed as the best soul inspired Billy Joel, Donna Summer, The Pointer Wednesday 10 August 7pm His cloth cap, ill-i tting suit and classic festival in the country. On Saturday Sisters, Cyndi Lauper, Sister Sledge and Running Time: Harbour, with a large outdoor arena Thursday 11 August 2.30pm & 7.30pm underdog character led Charlie Chaplin night Margate Winter Gardens will many, many more. 2 hours (including interval) overlooking the sea at the rear of the Friday 12 August 7.30pm to describe him as his ‘favourite clown’. be hosting The British Collective with Ages: All iconic Turner Contemporary Gallery. Join Bradley, Sarah and the crew, as Saturday 13 August 2.30pm & 7.30pm supports by high proi le DJs including Tickets: £16.50, Now celebrating it’s 10th anniversary, they travel “Down to Margate” in a Ronnie Herel, Gordon Mac, Calvin Sunday 14 August 4pm Concessions £15, Friends £14 colourful, vibrant, fun-kissed show, for this year’s festival will offer a unique Tuesday 16 August 7.30pm Francis and many more. all the family. A show full of sparkling combination of ticketed large-scale Wednesday 17 August 7.30pm outdoor live shows, free family street Please contact the Box Ofi ce for songs, dynamic dances, and dreams Thursday 18 August 2.30pm & 7.30pm performances, DJ-led carnival street more information. We are working for the future, all performed by a Friday 19 August 7.30pm parties and the most eclectic mix of as a ticket agent for this event and professional cast and live band. Saturday 20 August 2.30pm & 7.30pm club nightlife. therefore booking fees will be 10%. #MSFest2016 26 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofi ce: 01843 292795 27 W W W W W Thursday 11 August – 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm) Friday 12 August - 7.30pm Saturday 13 August – 7.30pm (doors 6:45pm) Thursday 18 August – 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm) Friday 19 August - 8pm (doors 7.15pm) Julie Nevada A Night of Adele LDN Wrestling Thank You for the Music Simply the Best Tina Turner Experience Still Drifting Rifting Thank You for the Music presents Featuring Ray Lewis -Former Lead Singer of The Drifters The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA

A brand new theatre show set in the concert style with a twist.... Attached to the show is the life story and career of one of the world’s most iconic performers - Miss Tina Turner. Starring Miss Julie Nevada, one of the World’s leading Tina Turner impersonators. Julie has studied Tina’s dance moves, her facial expressions and her voice for many years. Put this together with her fantastic nine piece live band The Vintage Corporation, and her fabulous dance ‘A powerful and striking resemblance to seeing LDN Wrestling live events celebrating 12 years of Saturday night and the lights are low. . . Margate Winter troupe The Ultimate Dance Co. In the mid-late 1970’s, a talented young Ray’s meticulous approach has paid Adele live’ Britain’s top promoters return to Margate with an Gardens is the place to go. . . join the fantabba-ulous to make a show well worth booking, singer named Ray Lewis joined one of off, and he is thrilled with the results; Sarah Evans (BBC’s Adele at the BBC), acclaimed explosive evening of top action bringing a host of top party of the year as the 40th anniversary of ABBA’s for a great night’s entertainment. the world’s biggest bands, The Drifters. ‘I have worked long and hard on this American wrestling stars to the ring to face the very greatest hit Dancing Queen is celebrated in sequin- He became one of the longest serving project and I just hope and pray that international vocalist, headlines a live band performing Running Time: 2 hours (plus interval) best of home grown talent and fans favourites in a spangled style. members of the band, inally leaving in the public share my enthusiasm.’ Ray Adele’s stunning catalogue. Ages: All two hour rip roaring entertainment for all the family the late 1980’s to pursue a solo career. is currently recording a current dance Often mistaken for the sound of the real thing, the show ABBA classics abound. Rocking the retro sounds of Tickets: £18, Concessions £17.50, to enjoy. This show is the ideal place to celebrate a Now the time is right for Ray to release track due to hit iTunes and other includes hits such as ‘Rolling In The Deep’, ‘Someone “the right music” – Super Trouper; Waterloo; Mamma Friends £17, Child £15, birthday and get the opportunity of VIP back stage his new solo album, which he has been download sites in the next 2 months Like You’ and ‘Hello’. Mia; Gimme, Gimme, Gimme; Knowing Me Knowing Group of 4 £68 (£17pp) passes to meet the stars at the end of the show. You and more – to Lycra-tight perfection. working on for close to ive years. ‘He is – 2015 is set to be a big year full of Sarah’s grace and witty charm entertains the audience If you’ve been before you know how good it gets. a perfectionist and will not let anything exciting projects Running Time: 2 hours ( plus interval) with stories that she has shared with Adele herself. If you haven’t, we guarantee that the kids will be out of the studio until he is happy with Ages: All Running Time: Running Time: 1 hour 30 mins (plus interval) talking about it for weeks afterwards. the sound’ says Ray’s musical director Tickets: £22, 1 hour 30 minutes (plus interval) Ages: All and producer. Running Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Friends £19, Child £10, Groups of 4 £80 Ages: All Tickets: £25, Concessions £23, Ages: 5+ Tickets: £21, Concessions £20, Friends £19, Child £15, Group of 4 £88 Tickets: £12.50, Concessions £10.50, Friends £19, Group of 4 £78 (£19.50pp) Groups of 4 £40

28 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofice: 01843 292795 29 T W W T Sunday 21 August – 7pm Friday 26 August – 7.30pm Saturday 27 August – 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm) Tuesday 30 August – 7.30pm Margate Bookie presents Jay Rayner - The Ten (Food) Commandments Whitney - Queen of the Night Magic of the Beatles Joe Pasquale

The original Ten Commandments have The two hour spectacular features all Yes, it’s that time of year again, Joe very little to offer when it comes to the of the classic songs of the fab four from Pasquale is back! The star of i ve Royal complex business of how and what we ‘Love Me Do’ to ‘Let It Be’. Variety shows (will the Queen never eat. Now the award-winning restaurant The band use authentic musical learn?) The King of the Jungle will be critic and MasterChef judge Jay Rayner instruments and amplii ers to help discussing things like “Why is an orange has decided it’s time to act. to re-create all of the sounds of the called an orange, when a carrot is more So join our very own culinary Moses in originals with stunning accuracy, and orange than an orange?”. this audio-visual romp as he attempts this is further enhanced by the use If that makes any sense to you, to lead us to the edible Promised Land. of superb replica costumes which come and see the man in action, see He’ll explain why thou shalt always eat represent all of the eras of the Beatles his bunion read your mind, feel the with thy hands, why thou should most career, from their early mop-top roots, power of his psychic haemorrhoids as dei nitely worship leftovers, and why through psychedelia and then on to the they open your third eye… this show thou must celebrate the stinkiest of i nal studio years and the breakup of has to be seen to be believed, wafl e foods. Plus he’ll invite thee to honour A stunning celebration of the music and Get ready for the Queen of the Night! the group. pan optional. thy pig - and so much more besides. life of one of the greatest singers of our Running Time: 2 hours (plus interval) This all adds up to produce a superb Running Time: Join the chair of BBC Radio 4’s Kitchen time. This award winning production Ages: All show that’s packed with hits and 2 hours (including interval) Cabinet as he sets out to provide features a stellar line-up with rising Tickets: £23, Concession £21, history from start to i nish! Ages: 10+ West End star Rebecca Freckleton hilarious guidance on the very best way Friends £20, Child £15, Group of 4 £84 Running Time: Tickets: £17.50, Friends £15, delivering a breath-taking performance to eat now. 2 hours (plus interval) Restricted View £14 as Whitney. Includes Q&A and book signing. Ages: All Taking us on a magical rollercoaster This show is part of the Margate Tickets: £22, Friends £19, ride through three decades of classic Child £10, Group of 4 £80 Bookie Litfest, bringing great Running Time: hit’s that include, I Wanna Dance With authors to Margate. 1 hour 30 minutes (plus interval) Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Ages: 14+ Other events on August 20th and Every Woman, Greatest Love of All, Tickets: £15, 21st include the Margate Crimewave, and many more, the show beautifully Concessions £13, Psychologies magazine, Vanguard remembers the most highly awarded Friends £12, Readings and Literary Tea female artiste in the world. at the Sands Hotel. First 30 customers £10 each

30 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofi ce: 01843 292795 31 T W T T Friday 2 & Saturday 3 September – 7.30pm Saturday 3 September – 7.30pm Wednesday 7 & Thursday 8 September – 7.30pm Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 September - 10am to 4pm Accidental Collective Here’s Hoping Sherry Babys Russell Howard – Warm Up Heritage Open Days Plus support Explore behind the scenes Images: Ian Grundy and Dan Thompson

Times are tough and the news is grim. Daisy and A Celebration of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons As one of Britain’s best loved comedians Russell needs Dating back to 1787 and remodelled by the Victorians, Our friendly “Theatre Ghosts” are so pleased to have Backstage tours for small groups, guided by our technical Pablo were in need of some hope, so they thought presented by Europe’s number 1 tribute little introduction. He has appeared on some of the the Theatre Royal is proud to be the 2nd oldest working been nominated for a Pride in Thanet Award, that they staff will run at 10.30am, 12 noon, 1.30pm and 3pm and they should make a show about it. They wanted it to ‘The Sherry Babys’. most well-known comedy shows on television including theatre in the UK, described by the Theatres Trust as “of have promised to return for a second year. Will you spot will last approx. 45 minutes. Booking required. be a show about the triumph of hope, but it turned out With slick choreography and the recognisable falsetto, ‘Mock the Week’, ‘8 Out Of 10 Cats’ and ‘Never Mind The major signii cance” and a Grade ll* listed building. them as you tour the building? The theatre will be open to all FREE of charge, but if that things are not as simple as that. They are knotted this really sets the scene for a great night. Acoustic Buzzcocks’. In addition to this he has his own television As part of the nationwide Heritage Open Days scheme, We’re also proud to be hosting an exhibition of you’d like to explore backstage, why not join one of our and complex. Hope and hopelessness hold hands. versions of songs like “Sherry”, “Walk like a man”, “Oh show on BBC3 – ‘Russell Howards Good News’. He has the Theatre Royal is opening its doors FREE of charge for photographs by Dan Thompson documenting the guided backstage tours? So this is a show about determination and resilience, released four DVD’s of his most successful stand -up tours what a night” are a highlight in this part of the show, an entire weekend. Come along and sit in the Royal Box, creation of “Hannah and Hanna in Dreamland” Backstage Tours: about not giving up, about keeping going despite the and in 2011 embarked upon a sell-out UK arena tour echoing the diversity and harmonic sounds of the go mermaid spotting, check out the view from the Gods by John Retallack – a co-production by Theatre Running time: 45 minutes odds. Hope is hard work, and it’s even harder when you ‘Right Here, Right Now’. Join Russell Howard, one of our great band themselves. and soak up the historic atmosphere. Royal Margate and UK Arts International. This play Ages: 6+ go it alone - but perhaps something will happen if we’re funniest and most successful comedians, as he tries out is the sequel to “Hannah and Hanna” which originally This is a show you dei nitely don’t want to miss. Tickets: £3, Children £2, Friends FREE all in a room together. Here’s hoping. brand new material. Russell Howard’s rescheduled show premiered at the Theatre Royal in 2001. Running Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (no interval) Cabaret Style seating means we now get two fantastic nights of comedy! Ages: 10+ Running Time: 2 hours 5 minutes (Including interval) Running Time: 2 hours (inc interval) Tickets: £10, Concession £8 Tickets: £21 (Tables), Child £13, Ages: 16+ This show is performed to a small capacity audience Friends £19, Table of 10 £16 each. Tickets: £15, Restricted View £13 seated on the Theatre Royal stage Booking opens to Friends 9am Thursday 28 April, General booking from 9am Friday 29 April 32 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofi ce: 01843 292795 33 T W T Saturday 17 September – 7.30pm Sunday 18 September- 6.30pm Thursday 22 September – Sunday 25 September Show And Tell present a show by On The Run The Theatre Royal Margate & Paines Plough present The Roundabout Festival 2016 Tell Me Anything Kent School Games Cultural Celebration a week-long pop-up arts festival The Roundabout Festival 2016

On The Run return to Margate with a new show - solo performed by David Ralfe - about love, hopeless devotion and growing up. Their previous show, So It Goes, was a i ve-star, nationwide sell-out hit. Directed by Chris Harrisson. Commissioned by Shoreditch Town Hall and supported by The North Wall Oxford, Camden People’s Theatre and Arts Council England. “Intensely personal and universally human… Gorgeous”  Direct from its premiere at the The Kent School Games Cultural The story follows the life of a deaf September sees the return of Roundabout, A Paines Plough production Roundabout will also host an exciting range of specially The Times, on So It Goes. Edinburgh Festival. Celebration is the most high proi le teenager and his younger sister. Paines Plough’s beautiful pop-up theatre in-the-round. programmed music, comedy, locally created work and Running Time: 1 hour (no interval) Growth When David was 15, he loved punk, event of its kind which takes place This year’s production will be the The Roundabout programme comes to Margate arts activities for all. Ages: 14+ house parties and poetry. But most every two years. With a fusion of art, biggest one to date and will also directly from Edinburgh Festival Fringe. By Luke Norris Check out the Roundabout Festival brochure or our Tickets: £10, of all, he loved Kate. They loved each music, dance and drama, the show will feature a cameo performance from This year we’re proud to present three World Premieres: Tobes is young, free and having a ball. Off. It’s seriously website for more details. Concessions £8, Friends £8 celebrate the best young talent from ‘The Voice’ star Alaric Green. other so much it hurt. Kate has an A Paines Plough, Sherman Cymru cramping his style so there are pants to be dropped “The loveliest venue at the Fringe.” This show is performed to a across the region in an original eating disorder. But David knows he Running Time: 2 hours and Theatr Clwyd production and decisions to be made. A comedy about growing up The List on Roundabout can make it better. small capacity audience seated Musical Extravaganza. Ages: All and manning up from rising star Luke Norris. on the Theatre Royal stage Follow us on Twitter @painesplough & #RoundaboutPP Tickets: Free Love, Lies and Taxidermy A Paines Plough and Half Moon production Tickets: From FREE to £12, and the more you buy, By Alan Harris I Got Superpowers For My Birthday the cheaper they get!! This is a boy meets girl story. Son of a Polish taxidermist meets daughter of a failing ice cream salesman. An By Katie Douglas offbeat love story about trying to i t in from acclaimed Ethan, William and Fiona discover they have writer Alan Harris. superpowers on their 13th birthday, just in time to save the world. Join our heroes on a magical quest for ages 7+ from acclaimed writer Katie Douglas.

34 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofi ce: 01843 292795 35 W T W T Wednesday 28 September – 2.30pm Saturday 1 October – 2pm Saturday 1 October – 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm) Fri 7 Oct - 2pm & 7.30pm, Sat 8 Oct -7.30pm Les Petits Theatre Company Black Theatre Live with Watford Palace Theatre & Stratford Circus The Music Makers * Captain Flinn and the Pirate 10CC in Concert Hamlet A Gordon and Joy Clarkson Production Dinosaurs: The Magic Cutlass By William Shakespeare

Flinn is back! Les Petits return to Margate with the sequel to their hugely successful production of Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs, based on the book by Giles Andreae and Russell Ayto. Join Flinn in an action-packed adventure as he attempts to rescue his kidnapped friends who have been forced to hunt for the Magic Cutlass by his nemesis the tyrannical Mr T-Rex! Winner of The Primary Times Children’s Choice Award Gordon and Joy Clarkson bring a series Running Time: One of the most inventive and “The current band is as near as For the i rst time in Britain, an all-black Mark Norfolk, this fast-moving version “This is a bright sparky production, of four entirely different shows to the 2 hours and 20mins (inc interval) inl uential bands inthe history of you’re ever going to get to hearing cast present Shakespeare’s greatest gets straight to the heart of a young i lled with hum-along songs, beautiful Winter Gardens this year under the Ages: All popular music, 10cc, will perform their the perfect 10cc. Hit after hit after hit. tragedy on tour this autumn, in a striking man’s dilemma. puppets and a lot of imagination.” collective title of “Gordon Clarkson’s Tickets: £12 classic hits plus material from their It’s relentless. We show no mercy.” contribution to the Shakespeare 400 Time Out The pioneering Black Theatre Live Marvellous Matinee Medley 2016” Gordon Clarkson Productions seminal Sheet Music album. Few other Graham Gouldman anniversary celebration. most recently toured hit productions Running Time: 1 hour (no interval) The Music Makers Multi-Buy Tickets: 2 for £11 per show, acts have achieved commercial, critical Ages: 14+ Remember me…. of Tara Arts’ Macbeth, She Called Me Ages: 3+ and creative success in equal measure, Featuring the music of popular 3 for £10 per show or buy tickets for all Tickets: First Tier £32.50, Denmark, a Black Empire of modern Mother (2015) starring Cathy Tyson Tickets: £6, Family of 4 £20 and with eleven Top 10 hits, including composers such as Gershwin, four shows at £9 per show. Second Tier £29.50 England, where an intelligent young and The Diary Of A Hounslow Girl, three No 1s – Rubber Bullets, I’m Not Porter, Coward, Berlin, Rodgers and Please call the Box Ofi ce on 01843 * Booking fee applies £2 per ticket in student discovers the world he once this May (see page 5) In, Love and Dreadlock Holiday – it’s Hammerstein and much more! Enjoy 292795 for these offers. person/phone & £3 per ticket online knew has crumbled. Implored to defend Running Time: no surprise that the band has sold 15 a wonderful afternoon of music and what is left of his father’s decaying Approx. 2 hours (plus interval) * A Local Production million albums in the UK alone. mirth, not to be missed! legacy, Hamlet now faces the greatest Ages: 12+ moral challenge – to kill or not to kill. Tickets: £15, Concessions £13, Directed by Jeffery Kissoon and Friends £11, Schools £9 adapted with Shakespeare’s text by award-winning playwright

36 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofi ce: 01843 292795 37 W T W T Friday 7 October – 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm) Sunday 9 October – 7.30pm Wednesday 12 October – 7.30pm (doors 7pm) Saturday 10 December - Saturday 31 December Adverse Camber productions Sixties Gold Fire in the North Sky Level 42 Epic Tales from Finland (Saatuja Sanoja) Sirens II Tour 2016 Winter Wonderland - Christmas Parties Taking Bookings Now

2016 sees the triumphant return of our renowned Christmas Party nights set in a magical Winter Wonderland. On entry you will be greeted with an iced cocktail to kick start your evening. Enjoy a four course festive carvery at the beautifully decorated tables. Once you have enjoyed your sumptuous meal, it’s time for you to be treated to some live entertainment before dancing the night away into the early hours guided by our resident DJ. Why don’t you also take advantage of the theme and treat yourself to a new outi t to ensure you dress to impress! Whether you’re a small party of two or a group of two hundred, we’d love you to join us for a Christmas celebration to remember. The Searchers i rst single went to No. 1 and led to i ve Commissioned in association with mac birmingham To date the band have released 14 studio albums, more Top 5 hits as well as 128 weeks in the charts. and Beyond the Border Storytelling Festival with 7 live albums, the Sirens EP and 6 compilation albums, So what are you waiting for - reserve your place now, on the coolest guest list in 2016. Brian Poole & The Tremeloes spent over 220 weeks in support from Sage Gateshead had 18 top 40 singles, sold out Wembley Arena for Please contact the box ofi ce for more information the UK charts. P.J. Proby was a Melody Maker teen idol Be transported by the songs, adventure and stories a total of 21 nights and sold in excess of 30 million award winner in 1964 and spent 91 weeks in the charts. of Kalevala - Finland’s epic and cultural treasure. albums worldwide. In short they have proven to be one Wayne Fontana spent over 75 weeks in the British UK storyteller, Nick Hennessey and three of Finland’s of the most successful British bands of the 1980’s, and charts with hits such as “Game of Love”, “Um Um Um i nest musicians bring Kalevala’s ancient stories with the recent re-issues of the bands vast catalogue Um Um” and “Pamela Pamela”. With special guests vividly to life with a touch of offbeat fun, dancing on Universal Music, and inclusion on BBC Radio 2’s direct from America, Gary Puckett & Union Gap. l utes, intoxicating rhythms and hauntingly beautiful Sounds of the Eighties compilation album, it is clear For lovers of Sixties music, this is the ultimate, and sung melodies. they continue to be a benchmark for British Jazz Funk probably never to be repeated, line-up. at the highest level. Running Time: 2 Hours (plus interval) Ages: All Ages: 12+ This is a standing concert Tickets: £32.50 Tickets: £12, Concessions £10, Friends £10 Ages: 7+ Under 16 must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult The producers of our smash hit 2015 pantomime ‘Aladdin’ Tickets: £28 Wicked Productions are back in Margate with the high l ying ‘Peter Pan’, with the return of the hilarious Jezo as Pirate Smee! * Booking fee applies £2 per ticket in person/phone & £3 per ticket online HOOK YOUR TICKETS TODAY - THE CROC IS TICKING! 38 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofi ce: 01843 292795 39 Maison Dieu (Dover Town Hall) ComingSoon Weddings at Maison Dieu The historic Maison Dieu has been a place of hospitality and celebration Wednesday 12 October Sunday 16 October Wednesday 19 October Saturday 22 October Friday 28 October Saturday 5 November Friday 11 November for almost 800 years. Today the building boasts a magnii cent suite of Miles Jupp Why the Whales Came Pride and Prejudice The Collector Henning Wehn Brian Cox Puppetry of the Penis four beautiful rooms, complemented by historic paintings and splendid Victorian stained glass windows - perfect for traditional setting wedding ceremonies. For further details, please call 01843 296111 or email [email protected] Every Wednesday: Tea Dance May 7: Jig In The Box, Cabaret Night May 21: Craft Fair July 1: Dover Prom Friday 18 November Saturday 19 November Thursday 24 November Friday 25 November Saturday 26 November Wednesday 30 Nov - Sunday 4 Dec Thursday 1 December July 2: Dover Carnival Jenny Eclair The Dreamboys Cinderella A Christmas Carol Jim Davidson Jimmy Carr Disco Inferno July 22: Jig In The Box, Cabaret Night

40 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofi ce: 01843 292795 41 Margate Theatre Club

5 - 12 AUGUST 2016 Margate Theatre Club meets once a month Altan, False Lights, Nancy Kerr & the Sweet Visitor Band for a lively, informal and friendly discussion. The Young ‘Uns, O’ Hooley & Tidow, Megson We pick shows here at the Theatre Royal and the Tim Edey, Sam Kelly & the Lost Boys, Blackbeard’s Tea Party Tom Thumb Theatre that are exciting, interesting Ewan McLennan, Ciaran Algar Band, The James Brothers and thought-provoking and meet afterwards to swap Gilmore Roberts, Steve Turner, Will Pound & Eddy Jay opinions and thoughts. Our conversations often go Talisk, Dovetail Trio, Dan Walsh, Tom Kitching Band further than just the show! Granny’s Attic, Winter Wilson, The Jigantics Come if you hated it, come if you loved it, come if you know what it meant, come if it made no sense at all, Andy Fairweather Low & the Low Riders, The Turbans come with hundreds of opinions, come if you have no Andy Kershaw’s African, Caribbean & Latin Dance Night idea what you think. Whatever you think about theatre, Rory Mcleod, Holy Moly & the Crackers, Bayou Seco we’d love to meet you. Rough Chowder, the Hut People, Pagoda Project and more! ON SALE NOW! Margate Theatre Club is a chance to meet other Plus Pre-festival Special with Coco & the Butterfields 4 August theatre goers and share in great conversation, as well as learn about other exciting theatrical and cultural FolkMusic by the Sea events in the area. This season we will be meeting on the following dates: CONCERTS • WORKSHOPS • CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL • CRAFT & FOOD STALLS CEILIDHS • MORRIS DANCING • MAIN CONCERT VENUE WITH FESTIVAL BAR Friday 29 April - Until You Hear That Bell (Tom Thumb) FESTIVAL CAMPSITE WITH ON-SITE ENTERTAINMENT; SHOWERS • LOOS Thursday 19 May - Labels (Theatre Royal) 24 HOUR CCTV AND NIGHT SECURITY • TOWN PUB SESSIONS Friday 10 June - The Birthday Party (Theatre Royal) Festival Tickets with or without camping for one week, Friday 16 September - Garden (Tom Thumb) weekend or day - AVAILABLE NOW! Theatre Royal meetings across the road at the London Tavern, Tom Thumb meetings upstairs in the Finn Bar Early bird tickets on sale now - pre 1 May Open to everyone, just head to the bar post-show CREDIT CARD BOOKING, TICKET SALES & INFORMATION and join in. www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk [email protected] For details of our next event go to BOX OFFICE http://margatetheatreclub.blogspot.co.uk/ Broadstairs Folk Week is a registered charity No1104684. All monies raised are used to promote and fund the festival. Company Ltd by Guarantee No 4485954. 01843 604080

42 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofice: 01843 292795 43 Friends with Beneits Ageless Thanet’s Theatre Royal Margate Associate Companies Join the Friends of Margate Theatres including Culture Club needs you! Theatre Royal Margate & Margate Winter Gardens. The membership was created as a reward scheme to enable Ageless Thanet’s “Culture Club” is a group of “over 50 something’s” who enjoy a piece of story-telling theatre based on the patrons to get the best out of the venue and more for their money! mixing theatre and arts with socialising and healthy debate. Greek tales of the Trojan War, is currently touring into schools, ‘I Have Lost Myself …’ They are looking for new members to join in and help this exciting group Join today for just £20 single, £15 concessions (OAPs, Students) a new project that explores memory and for discounts on selected shows, and start receiving beneits explore more ways of seeing and taking part in Theatre and arts performance. Alzheimer’s disease, which had a work-in- all year round: The “Club” is working on some very exciting plans: progress performance at Theatre Royal last year, will be touring next spring (2017), • Discounted ticket price on selected shows for you and 3 guests • What productions to go and see and why? ‘The Man in the WideAwake Hat: Pugin’s • Priority booking on select shows • Where can they meet afterwards to discuss the production? Gothic Adventures’, irst performed in • No booking charge for you and 3 guests, when booking in person • Can we get to meet the actors, writers and production staff, 2013, will be resurrected and will tour and by phone. to ind more about their inspiration and share our views? next autumn, and inally, ‘Thanet Folks • Priority mailing of our brochure of events • Can we use that inspiration and work on our own creation? Tales’ (working title), a new project, in (produced three times a year) Theatre Royal Margate will be supporting association with Looping the Loop, is looking We consider the funny side of things, • How can we work with “Ageless Thanet” to help fund some of these activities? the show went to the Edinburgh Festival in • £5 discount on London Theatre Trips the following Kent based companies to for stories from local Thanetians. None of the stuff of life, and all that moves us. The Culture Club members work together to enjoy theatre, ilm and the arts, August 2014 to rave reviews, including 4 create and present work to audiences in these projects would be possible without Our Core Performance Company, • No postage fee charged for ticket delivery stars from the Independent and The Stage. with a main focus on social enjoyment and total inclusion. Margate and beyond. Mischievous Theatre, the continued support from Theatre Royal Moving Memory, have worked alongside • 10% discount on food in The London Tavern Third Party and Mischievous Theatre are Third Party and Moving Memory Dance Margate. Mischievous Theatre is pleased the Artistic Director, Sian Stevenson, Over 50? Then this friendly club wants to hear from you and will encourage currently collaborating on a new and exciting Plus - half price entry into Powell-Cotton Museum, Theatre Company have all been chosen to be an associate company. for 6 years, producing over 10 performance you to get involved. project in search of new audiences for Quex House and Gardens at Quex Park because they make relevant, exciting and www.mischievoustheatre.co.uk projects which have toured to many theatre. Watch this space! To ind out more about the “Ageless Thanet Culture Club” accessible work which we want to see more venues around the South East. Audiences (On production of your Friends of Margate Theatres Membership Card. Third Party has been producing www.thirdparty.org.uk of, especially here in Margate. We’re proud have been enthused by the unexpected please call 01843 601550 or visit www.yourleisure.uk.com/ageless touring theatre for twenty years in Excludes special event days) to be able to showcase their work at the The Moving Memory approach of older women being human, not the UK and abroad, playing theatres, village Culture Club is an Ageless Thanet initiative supported by Theatre Royal, with the ambition of helping Dance Theatre Company old, producing work that is daring, funny, Friends are important halls, festivals and found spaces. The bulk of the Big Lottery Ageing Better project. them reach a wider audience. and moving. The work has attracted an their recent work has been in collaboration “This is not about age - it is about being So why not join our ever-expanding circle of Friends? Not only will you enthusiastic following stretching across Mischievous Theatre CIC, based in with director John Wright and has featured human” “Thrilling” “Delightful and strangely be helping to look after two of the oldest and most beautiful theatres all ages, male and female. We also run Ramsgate, was formed to create stimulating, strongly visual and physically expressive moving” “Inspirational” in the country, but you’ll be enjoying yourselves in the process. outreach ‘Moving Well groups’; a place provocative and mischievous theatre, to tour versions of classic plays. In 2009 they Moving Memory Dance Theatre to stretch, move, gain new skills, and as If you would like to join Friends of Margate Theatres please contact this work nationally and internationally and premiered their two language, two country Company create high quality performance importantly,have a laugh. If you’re to encourage a greater involvement in the co-production of “The False Servant” by opportunities for older women. Working the box ofice on 01843 292795 or join online at: interested in learning more please email: arts by the people of east Kent. This coming Marivaux at the Theatre Royal Margate. In as co-authors, we celebrate the vitality of www.margatewintergardens.co.uk [email protected] year is going to be a busy one with two 2012, Third Party adapted the children’s participants, challenging views of being or www.theatreroyalmargate.com or tel: 07714 083258. new shows, a revival and a new community classic The Sagas of Noggin the Nog for the an ‘old’ woman, providing a performance www.movingmemorydance.com Please note joining online will incur a service fee of £1.50 project. Firstly, ‘The Wooden Horse of Troy’, stage, directed by John Wright. Following platform for those voices to be heard via previews here at the Theatre Royal, movement, music and digital projection. 44 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofice: 01843 292795 45 Where Are We? Where To Eat?

By Car from London and Whitstable There is a wide selection of excellent restaurants and cafes within 1 Yamas 6 The Ambrette Follow the Thanet Way (A299) towards Margate. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit easy walking distance of the Theatre Royal and the Winter Gardens. Freshly cooked, authentic Thai food. Multi Award Winning Fine Dining Restaurant. onto Canterbury Rd (A28) and follow the signs for Margate. Mon to Sat 10am – 3pm & 5pm – 10pm Mon to Sun 11.30am – 2.30pm & By Car from Dover, Deal & Ramsgate Fort Promenade 121 High Street, Margate CT9 1JT 6pm – 9.30pm (5.30pm - 10pm on Fri, Sat, Sun) 01843 229899 44 King Street, Margate CT9 1QE Follow the A256 to Ramsgate/Sandwich, Take Margate Rd (A255). 01843 231504 Parking Winter Gardens 2 GB Pizza Co. There are a number of car parks in Margate within walking distance of the venues. Fort Crescent 7 Mullins Brasserie Albion Place 8 3 Delicious, award-winning wood-i red pizza Free street parking is also available on most of the surrounding roads after 7pm. The Droit House M on Margate’s historic seafront. Modern European restaurant Further details are available on our website. Stone Pier Trinity Square Mon to Sun 12pm – 9pm with Caribbean inl uences. Turner Contemporary Fort Hill 14a Marine Drive CT9 1DH Mon to Sat 12pm – 3pm Bus & Taxis 01843 297700 & 6pm – 9pm (9.30pm on Fri & Sat) The nearest bus stop to the Theatre Royal is on Cecil Square, for the Stagecoach Trinity 6 Market Place, Margate CT9 1EN Square Thanet Loop and buses Nos 34, 33, 32 Nos 8 and 8A (direct to Canterbury). Trinity Square 01843 295603 Mansion St 3 Fort’s Taxis are also available from Cecil Square. Alkali Row Trinity Square Fort Road Enjoy proper, home cooked food and beer 8 Crescent Hotel Trains Northdown Road and wine in our relaxed, seafront café. King Street The Parade Please check website for opening hours. “Theatre View Restaurant” There are frequent trains (arriving approx. every 15 minutes) from across Kent 5 7 Trinity Hill Duke Street Tudor House 8 Cliff Terrace, Margate CT9 1RU “British, Boutique and Unique” including Canterbury, Herne Bay Whitstable, Sandwich, Deal, Dover, and also London. Broad Street Love Lane 6 01843 449786 Open 7 Days a week 12-9.30 serving The theatres are a 15 minute walk or just a short bus journey away. Taxis are also Old Town Hall lunch, afternoon tea and dinner Market Street available from Margate Rail Station. 2 4 King Street 25-26 Fort Crescent, Lombard Street Dane Hill Row 4 Bows Kitchen Dane Hill Margate, CT9 1HX By Foot The award-winning Thai restaurant 01843 230375 Market College Square From the train station, turn right and head straight into the town for the Theatre Royal Street in the heart of Margate’s Old Town. High Street New Street New Cross Street Mon & Weds 6pm – 9pm and towards Hawley Square past the Thanet Gateway and KCC Library on your right. Marine Drive 9 & Thurs to Sun 12pm – 9.30pm The London Tavern Follow the Sea Front for the Winter Gardens past the Turner Contemporary and up the Baptist Hawley Street Church Union 10 Market Place, Margate CT9 1EN Tues - Thurs: 17:00 - 23:00 hill to Fort Crescent. Both theatres are just a short walk from Old Town shopping areas Church Margate's

Pump Lane (Above The Wig & Pen Pub) Fri: 13:00 - 23:00 Addington Street Upper Grove and Turner Contemporary. Union Row 07796 958949 Sat: 12:00 - 23:00 BEST

Albert Terrace Cecil Square 1 Cecil Street Sun: 12:00 - 21:00 KEPT Margate Winter Gardens, Union Crescent Margate Carroways Place Addington Street SECRET Mosque 5 Fort Crescent, Margate, Kent CT9 1HX Queen streetThe Centre Masala Gate Margate CT9 1PN Addington Road Princess Street Theatre Royal Indian Restaurant & Takeaway. 07598 647753 Theatre Royal Margate, Marine Gardens Hawley Square The True Taste of Authentic Indian Addington Street, Margate, Kent CT9 1PW High Street Cuisine at reasonable prices. Mon to Sun 12pm – 2pm & 5pm - 11pm The Clock Tower Lausanne Road (11.30pm on Fri & Sat) 9 Addington Square Churchfield Place Eaton Hill Grosvenor Place 10 Duke Street, Margate CT9 1EP 01843 228877 T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofi ce: 01843 292795 47 46 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online St Johns Street Theatre Royal & Winter Gardens Booking Information Theatre Royal Theatre Royal Margate Seating Plan - Get Involved

Please note that bookings for events at both venues Winter Gardens: Additional agency fees may apply. 19 18 17 16 5 4 3 2 1 Children: All children must be accompanied by an adult Please specify any special requirements to the Box Get Involved By Volunteering: Our volunteer ushers 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 are made through the Winter Gardens Box Ofi ce. You will be advised of these at the time of booking. 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 at all times. Children under 2 years of age may watch a Ofi ce at time of booking. For further information on are invaluable to us and we thank every one of them. 16 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 show free, provided they sit on a paying ticket holder’s The Theatre Royal Box Ofi ce will open at 5pm on Theatre Royal: No booking fees apply to book disabled access please visit the DisabledGo website. Ushers cover a range of duties, from taking tickets, 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 lap. Children over 2 and under 16 must have a valid ticket show days ( 2 hours before show time at weekends) purchases, schools’ bookings and groups of 10+, Want to bring a group to a show but need selling ice creams and programmes, to helping people to for sales and collection of pre-paid tickets. and are entitled to Concessionary prices, if available. Age their seats. We are always on the look-out for FREE or Pay What You Decide tickets. transport? Margate Theatres have linked 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 ranges are provided as a guide on all shows. 6 people with Online Bookings: www.eticketing.co.uk/ 19 18 17 5 up with Thanet Community Transport Ticket Collection: Tickets that are paid for in advance 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 4 17 6 3 Disabled Access • Good verbal communication skills margatewintergardens. Not all shows are available 20 18 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 5 Association to provide affordable and wheelchair can be collected on the day until show start time. 6 2 21 19 4 15 5 1 The Winter Gardens now provides an Assisted to purchase online. A £1.50 per ticket charge applies 22 20 16 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 4 3 accessible minibus transport. For more information, • The ability to use their initiative 21 17 18 17 21 11 3 2 Tickets can also be posted to you for an additional 13 22 22 19 18 17 16 15 14 10 2 1 Access Scheme. Please contact the Box Ofi ce. to online bookings unless otherwise stated. 20 12 please call 01843 602030 19 23 9 1 • A high level of punctuality and reliability charge of £1. Please check your tickets on receipt. 20 24 21 11 15 14 13 12 11 8 22 We have adequate wheelchair spaces and 16 17 18 17 16 10 10 23 Telephone: Box Offi ce: 01843 292795 If you are using our promenade entrance, please inform 9 9 Pay What You Decide: We want to take some of the • A passion for the theatre and its audience 24 7 disabled toilets at both venues.

8 Theatre Royal Box Ofi ce: 01843 293877 (from 5pm on the Box Ofi ce if you have pre-paid tickets 25 6 risk out of going to the theatre and are keen for 8 Disabled parking at box ofi ce level for the There are lots of benei ts to being a Theatre 7 5 26 to be collected. 19 7 our existing audiences to come more often and try show days and 2 hours prior to weekend performances) 26 25 6 4 27 purchase of tickets and limited spaces are Royal Margate Volunteer including selected 20 6 5 27 28 3 something new and for new customers to come to 5 21 Mailing List: Sign up for email alerts at www. 4 complimentary tickets. In Person: The Winter Gardens, Fort Crescent, 28 Box available in the promenade car park, 29 2 4 22 1 2 the theatre for the i rst time, so we’re piloting a new Margate, Kent CT9 1HX yourleisure.uk.com or telephone 01843 292795. 29 Winter Gardens. ticketing scheme on selected Theatre Royal shows. Call 01843 292795 to register your interest. @TheatreRoyal WG@margatewg A hearing loop system is i tted at both venues. Opening Hours: 12 11 10 9 8 7 W W W W 6 5 4 3 2 1 Book your ticket in advance in person or by phone and Get Involved By Giving: Sponsoring a seat in the Winter 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 This system may not be available on every Like us on Facebook you won’t be charged a penny. Then after the show, Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 5.00pm. 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Gardens or Theatre Royal is a great way to support the show, please coni rm with the Box Ofi ce prior 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 you’ll be asked to Pay What You Decide, based on your Saturday: 10.00am to 5.00pm. Concessions: Available on selected performances for Theatre; they make an ideal present, can be used to 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 to booking. enjoyment of it and what you can afford. These tickets Open until 8.00pm on show nights. children under 16yrs, students, disabled persons, over 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 43 2 1 mark occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries or Baby changing facilities available at both venues aren’t available online, and payment must be in cash 60s, special offers for Friends, schools and under 25s. 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 remember someone special who enjoyed happy times Bars: Open 30 minutes before performance due to start. Guide dogs welcome. please. We’re coni dent you’ll be glad you came! Customers using our wheelchair spaces can buy tickets 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 at the theatre. Your seat dedication on a brass plaque Schools and Groups: Buy 10 tickets and get the 11th 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 The Theatre Royal is a listed building with only stair at the lowest price available. 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Theatre Tours and workshops can be up to 10 words long and will remain on the seat 16 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 access to upper l oors. Whilst the Stalls are wheelchair FREE at the Theatre Royal (and no booking fee applies). Our beautiful venues are regularly hired out to local for many years to come. We reserve the right to change prices and details 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Box accessible, the Royal Circle and Gallery are not. Payment & Booking Charges: Cash and all major credit after going to print. 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 community groups, but did you know that we can also Call 01843 292795 for further details. cards taken (with the exception of American Express). The Gallery is unsuitable for people with mobility offer bespoke packages of tours? Our customers range Gift Aid: Any gift, however large or small, will make an Online bookings carry a £1.50 per ticket charge, whilst difi culties or vertigo. from schools to WI and local history groups, and as part enormous difference to what we can do. If you are a UK a 50p per ticket charge applies to bookings made in of your visit we can also offer drama workshops tailored Stage taxpayer you can also Gift Aid your donation. person and by phone. Friends of Margate Theatres to your needs. Call 01843 292795 for further details. book fee free in person and on the phone.

48 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofi ce: 01843 292795 49 Theatre Royal Margate - Theatre Groups YourVenue 11-16s: Tuesday evenings: 6pm-7.30pm We actively seek to bring together (Theatre Royal) 12 week terms, limited young people from all backgrounds and places: £60 per term want to give them the opportunity to Adult company: Wednesday evenings: learn theatrical skills towards careers, 6pm-7.30pm (Theatre Royal) 12 week or just for fun - learning how to All of our fabulous venues terms, limited places: £60 per term communicate through voice, body, sign language and beyond. are available for private hire. By joining us you will: We work in diverse peer groups; The 466 seat Theatre Royal with its classical stalls, • Have a safe space to explore and the biggest skill of all – to not only your imagination learn lines, physicality and cues but circle and balcony layout, make it the perfect venue for • Make new friends most importantly to support each large meetings, conferences and presentations, as well • Develop key drama skills other on and off stage so that no-one as school showcases, award ceremonies and full scale • Create your own work is ever left out. theatrical productions. • Perform in a major production for Led by Zoe and Peter Hammond The Winter Gardens offers a variety of function rooms to the public over 3 nights alongside a large team of volunteers, cater for everything from small dinner parties and family “I enjoy learning about dramas Theatre Royal Adult Company • Showcase your own devised work all sessions are BSL signed. Members techniques, and creating things with This year we are embarking on a brand twice a year in the theatre work towards a professionally celebrations to full banqueting and large conferences and other people.” Jamie, 9 new adventure! We are setting up a • Be part of a growing community supported show performed in the exhibitions. • Get to work each week in one of the “The youth theatre is what inally community theatre group for adults Theatre each Summer. The Main Hall accommodates up to 1400 (seated), most beautiful theatres in the country brought me out of my shell; I have made of all ages. The key aim of this group will So whether you feel that you “don’t it in” 2150 (standing) and the smaller Queens Hall is many great friends and learned my many to be to support a safe creative space for Further details: 01843 296111 at school/college, you want to make new perfect for seminars, cabaret style shows and skills” Will, 19 adults. Here you will have freedom to [email protected] friends, you love being around people, intimate dinner dances, when it can accommodate be creative, whilst being supported by a Theatre Royal Margate’s theatre groups Inspiration Inclusive Youth Theatre or you want to work in one of the most 350 people comfortably. have become a growing family over professional theatre maker. The focus of (8-18yrs) rewarding and fun groups ever... Then Here for your the group will be very different to usual As an alternative, Northdown House is set in the the past ten years. They comprise The aim of our group is to cater for Inspiration is for you! ‘amateur’ companies. picturesque grounds of Northdown Park, Palm Bay. groups for 7 – 11s, 11 – 16s, Inspiration ANY young person who has a desire Inspiration Inclusive programme: Inclusive and our new group – the Adult This will be a place where you can create The tree lined sweeping driveway entrance unveils special event your own work, have endless stimulus to perform! Tuesday evenings 5pm – 6.50pm Company. The 2 Youth Theatre groups this beautiful building that provides the perfect intimate to devise, improvise, and be part of a We believe the only label for our group term time only. £3 per session and Adult Company are run by Martin venue for birthday, anniversary and For enquiries email: brand new (none judgmental) creative is ‘Multi-abled’ because we believe that (voluntary subs), at Queens Road Gibbons, a professional actor, writer wedding celebrations. and director, who tours nationally community. No previous experience we all have skills and potential, and Baptist Church, Broadstairs [email protected] withThe Pantaloons, directs work necessary, but all abilities welcome! together we can all realise our dreams! To join the group please irst contact We have everything you need to make your event or call 01843 296111 across the South East, and has a huge Theatre Royal Youth Theatre ‘Inclusive’ literally means that anyone the leaders on: 07792 684227 or run smoothly. From highly experienced technical teams passion for his work at Theatre Royal. and Adult Company programme: - whether deaf or hearing, using a [email protected] and friendly Box Ofice staff to an expert catering team www.yourleisure.uk.com wheelchair or not, needing extra Our Inspiration Inclusive Youth Theatre capable of providing everything from tea and biscuits 7-11s: Saturday afternoons 5pm-6pm support or not, can work together. Full details of our Theatre Groups is run by Zoe and Peter Hammond and (Hartsdown Leisure Centre) 12 week can also be found on the Theatre through to canapés or ine dining. is funded by Children in Need. terms, limited places: £50 per term Royal website. 50 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk | Box Ofice: 01843 292795 51 Summer SeasonDiary Theatre Royal September 2 - 3 Accidental Collective - Here’s Hoping May 7 - 8 Russell Howard - Warm up 5 Alex Bradley & Bill Leslie - Surtitle 10 - 11 Heritage Open Weekend 6 Split Britches - Tammy Needs You 17 On the Run - Tell Me Anything 7 The All-Star Stand-Up Tour 2016 22 - 25 Paines Plough - Roundabout Festival 12 Split Britches - What Tammy Needs to Know about Getting Old and Having Sex 13 - 14 The Diary of a Hounslow Girl Winter Gardens 15 Big Wooden Horse - Monstersaurus! May 18 Jeremy Hardy 1 YourFest * 19 Worklight Theatre - Labels 11 - 14 MOS – Legally Blonde 21 Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers 20 Catish and the Bottlemen 26 Shakespeare’s Globe - Shakespeare Untold 22 Pasha Kovalev – It’s All About You 28 Swansea City Opera - La Bohème 25 Gordon & Joy Clarkson Prod. – The Good Old Days 30 Pitschi, the Kitten with Dreams 27 Mad About the Musicals June 28 One Night of Queen 2 Daniel Bye - Error 404 June 4 Peter Pan Auditions 2-4 Thanet Stage School Performing Arts – Showtime 2016 8 - 9 Inspirations - Alice in Wonderland 5 Craft Fair * 10 London Classic Theatre - The Birthday Party 10 Mickie’s Summer Spectacular * 11 Superbolt Theatre - Dinosaur Park 17 Pop-Up Bowie 14 Saltmine Theatre - John Newton – Amazing Grace 18 Margate Rock & Blues Festival 16 Mark Watson - I’m Not Here 25 Mr Wonderful Dance 17 Ballet Theatre UK - Pinocchio 26 Make Me A Star – Grand Final * 18 The Astor Big Band - More Miller Magic 28 Bill Bailey 24 Edinburgh Festival Previews - John Gordillo & Elliot Steel July 29 Dr John Cooper Clarke 2 Club Tropicana 30 James Freedman - Man of Steal 3 Off The Hook Productions * 9 DAPA Graduation Show * July 52 Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2016 | Booking Fee10 50p per Grumpy ticket Old in person/phone, Women – Fifty Shades £1.50 of Beigeper ticket online 2 Robin Rayner Productions - Fabric 16-17 Wisewood’s Dance * 8 Ballet Central 2016 19-20 Upton Junior School * 9 Changeling Theatre - Shakespeare on the Beach 23-24 Play Margate 15 David Benson - Think No Evil of Us 27 Gordon and Joy Clarkson Prod. – Just For Laughs 17 Come As You Are - at Turner Contemporary 28-30 Grease 22 Edinburgh Festival Previews - Maddy Anholt & Edd Hedges August 29 Edinburgh Festival Previews 5-7 Margate Soul Festival - Andy Zaltzman & Bilal Zafar 11 A Night of Adele 12 LDN Wrestling August 13 Thank You for the Music 2 - 3 Big Wooden Horse - Aliens Love Underpants 18 Simply The Best Tina Turner Experience 5 Engine Shed - Wisdom of a Fool 19 Still Drifting Rifting ft Ray Lewis 10 - 20 Down to Margate - The New Disco Musical 26 Whitney – Queen of the Night 21 Jay Rayner - The Ten (Food) Commandments 27 Magic of the Beatles 30 Joe Pasquale September 3 Sherry Babys 18 KSG Cultural 28 Gordon and Joy Clarkson Prod. – The Music Makers *Event listed but not featured in this brochure We reserve the right to change prices and details after going to print